Job Description:

Repairs, inspects, tests, and makes appropriate adjustments to jet and prop jet driven airplanes during and between test flights, following specifications. Opens engine throttle to full power and examines power plant to detect excess vibration and leaks in engine parts, such as tubing connections and carburetors. Observes instruments to determine that factors, such as fuel and oil pressures, acceleration, and temperatures, meet specifications. Performs functional test of systems, such as landing gear and doors, rigging and controls, fuel, heating, ventilating, and pressurization, for conformance to specifications. Calibrates compasses and other directional equipment. Accompanies airplane on test and acceptance flights to make in-flight adjustments to controls. Records in log, during flights, work to be performed in shop or field to prepare airplane for delivery. Replaces malfunctioning parts, using hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment. Less

Repairs, inspects, tests, and makes appropriate adjustments to jet and prop jet driven airplanes during and between test flights, following specifications. Opens engine throttle to full power and examines power plant to detect excess vibration and leaks in engine parts,... More